Clinical Specialist - Labor & Delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN ) license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Four (4)+ years of clinical experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in the specialty area for the position
• Two (2)+ years of experience in a leadership role (including Charge Nurse, Team Lead, or RN IV level at UAMS)

• The Clinical Specialist functions independently to provide theory and evidence-based knowledge that shapes the practice and core competencies for the unit nursing and patient care staff.
• The Clinical Specialist provides area leadership in collaboration with the administrative leaders, focusing on orientation, professional development, skills/competency validation, evidence-based practice, shared governance, regulatory compliance, nurse sensitive quality indicators, and performance improvement.
• The Clinical Specialist collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and functions in the healthcare system as a leader, consultant, and change agent and, therefore, must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.